ArgusPMC
Rastergraf’s ArgusPMC fulfills high performance requirements for
a complete, dual channel graphics and audio/video acquisition
solution for embedded computing processing environments.
Software support is available for Solaris, Linux, Windows, and
real-time operating systems such as VxWorks and LynxOS.
Using two 128-bit Borealis graphics accelerators, the Argus sup-
ports independent 2D/3D/OpenGL/DirectX compatible displays
with screen resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 with up to 16.7 million
colors (32 bpp). Monitor support includes analog VGA and Sync
On Green (SOG) plus digital (DVI).
A quad-image VGA/FCode BIOS enables the Argus to operate in
virtually any x86 or SPARC system using VGA, Sync-On-Green,
or DVI displays.
Other features of the Argus include dual Conexant Fusion 878A
video digitizers, an NEC uPD720101 USB 2.0 host controller, and
Micronas UAC3556B Stereo Audio Controller (CODEC).
An asynchronous PCI bridge supports all PMC interfaces from
32-bit, 33 MHz to 64-bit, 66 MHz, while enabling the Borealis
graphics accelerators to always operate at 32-bit, 66 MHz. The
33 MHz PCI digitizers and USB 2.0 are decoupled from the
graphics PCI bus by a secondary bridge.
Embedded Life-Cycle Support
Rastergraf’s comprehensive selection of PMC, CompactPCI, PCI,
and VME display and carrier solutions are designed to satisfy the
product life-cycle requirements demanded by the embedded
computing market.
The Embedded Graphics Source.
Rastergraf products include:
• Single, dual, and quad display-only PMC.
• Single and dual display/capture with audio I/O PMC
• Single display-only CPCI and PCI
• 3U and 6U VME graphics boards.
• CompactPCI and PCI carriers for one or two PMCs.
Please contact Rastergraf for more information or consult our
web page at
www.rastergraf.com
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Dual Borealis 128-bit 2D/3D graphics controllers
33/66 MHz, 32/64-bit PCI interface
Each display programmable for 8, 16, or 32 bits/pixel
Each controller has 16 MB SGRAM
Analog (RGB) resolution up to 1920 x 1200
Optional DVI up to 1600 x 1200
OpenGL 1.1 in Hardware
Hardware scroll, pan, and cursor
VGA and FCode BIOS support on Channel A
USB 2.0 host controller
Dual Multi-input Video Digitizers
Thermal sensor allows monitoring of board temperature
USB, Digitizers, & Bridges have Vital Product Data EEPROMs
Single channel version (Sirena)
Single (Eclipse3) and dual (Gemini) display-only versions
Can be used with Rastergraf PCI and CompactPCI carriers
Features
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NEC uPD720101
USB 2.0 Hub Controller
Ch 2 Conexant Fusion
878A Video Digitizer
Micronas UAC3556B
Stereo Audio CODEC
Ch 1 16 MB
Graphics RAM
Ch 2 16 MB
Graphics RAM
Ch 2 128-bit Borealis
Graphics Accelerator
Quad-image EEPROM
contains VGA BIOS
and SPARC FCode
PLX 6154 Asynchronous
32/64-bit, 33/66MHz
Primary PMC Bridge
68-Pin HD
Multi-purpose
I/O Connector
IEEE 1386-2001
32/64 Bit, 33/66 MHz
PMC Bus with Universal
Signaling (3.3V or 5V)
Ch 2 DVI
Transmitter
Top View
Bottom View
PLX PCI6150 32-bit, 33/66
MHz PCI Bridge for Digitizers
and USB 2.0
Ch 1 128-bit Borealis
Graphics Accelerator
Ch 1 Conexant Fusion
878A Video Digitizer
Ch 1 DVI
Transmitter
